Park Hyatt (1128 W Georgia) | 197m | 62 fl | Completed

[Smooth]

I've noticed in several pictures that there is one panel of glass on the top East side of the building that looks to be a different colour from all the others. Anyone know what's going on there?

[towerguy3]

can we get an idea when the big helicopter will take down the crane (likely on a Sunday I assume)?

The insurance costs for that lift will be huge

[Nites]

Originally Posted by towerguy3

can we get an idea when the big helicopter will take down the crane (likely on a Sunday I assume)?

The insurance costs for that lift will be huge

I can't see them taking down the crane until another 2 weeks or a bit more because the elevator shafts haven't been filled in with cladding yet. Also, there is still a bit of work to be done on penthouse which may require a crane.

[Nites]

Originally Posted by officedweller

Looks like the end of the arm extends and retracts (I wonder if the whole thing also lowers bit?) - but it certainly adds "height" to the tower!!
Does that make it a 200m tower?

BTW - The Melville has operable windows in its "sail" to allow window washers to climb through (which Shangri-La doesn't seem to have based on the thickness of the mullions).

Looks like they will have to extend the fins out another 2 or 3 meters

[phesto]

Originally Posted by towerguy3

can we get an idea when the big helicopter will take down the crane (likely on a Sunday I assume)?

The insurance costs for that lift will be huge

The worst part is they lift the crane off in one peice and with only one helicopter, so if there is a wind gust...watch out!

If you haven't seen a crane get disassembled, it is not such a spectacular event, rather, kinda slow and usually takes more than one day.

[amac]

When are they going to finish that fucking thing? Seems like it's taking forever to get that top done.

[Hong Kongese]

^^ I believe they run out of glass panels and they are waiting for the next shippment from China. Lol, just kidding!

[Nites]

[deasine]

The first one is amazing... so mysterious looking =)

[jlousa]

Been awhile since I posted some pics, so here's an update.

Pool+Hot tub


Waterfall


Double-height unit


Penthouse






Penthouse Pool

[Yume-sama]

I want that penthouse! Great pics

[mr.x]

I own that penthouse.

[jlousa]

Funny I don't remember selling it to you.

[mr.x]

Originally Posted by jlousa

Funny I don't remember selling it to you.

In some alternate parallel universe, I own it......either that, or I bought a penthouse crawl space.

[jlousa]

I suggest you have your lawyer reread your disclosure statement.
I'm pretty sure you'll be dead before it's even complete, did you forget about your terminal illness.

[mr.x]

Originally Posted by jlousa

I suggest you have your lawyer reread your disclosure statement.
I'm pretty sure you'll be dead before it's even complete, did you forget about your terminal illness.

shhhh....don't wake up the paranoia in me.

[deasine]

So I guess jlousa would be the owner afterwards =)

[hollywoodnorth]

thx for the pics

[Delirium]

not the nicest view from the podium pool..
the penthouse has been sold to a numbered company. i think they're local.

thanks for the pics!

[excel]

cool pics, thanks.